There is a possibility that specific lots of catheters that have recently been distributed may be at risk for an increased potential for kinking at the proximal end where the catheter connects to the drug infusion pump.
There is a possibility that specific lots of catheters that have recently been distributed may be at risk for an increased potential for kinking at the proximal end where the catheter connects to the drug infusion pump.
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We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Neuromodulation to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0537-2018 — Medtronic Neuromodulation Medtronic Neuromodulation recalls Medtronic Ascenda(R) Intrathecal Cathet Hello, I own a Medtronic Neuromodulation recalls Medtronic Ascenda(R) Intrathecal Catheter, Models: (a) 8780, UDI: 00643169202122, 00643169783027 (b) 8781, UDI: that is covered by recall Z-0537-2018 from Medtronic Neuromodulation. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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